the list of now

Guessing she was referring to a fist bump … like so:

h/t to BoingBoing for this absolute gem

I’m sure you’ve all already seen this video, but it made me cry.  So I wanted to share.

Because Barack and Michelle are SO beautiful.  Because “At Last” is one of the most amazing love songs ever written.

Because this dance came towards the end of an amazing day, where the majority of our country was ushering in a new era with such joy and enthusiasm.

Because it’s been a LONG fucking 8 years and I am hopeful, excited and so, so proud that we have competent and inspired leadership back in the White House… AT LAST.

Let the good work begin.

Love this!

The LA Times Travel Blog has a story about the mini-inaugural scene at the Legoland themepark.

A 4-inch-tall Barack Obama rendered in Lego bricks will be sworn in as plastic president before more than 1,000 miniature-molded dignitaries at Legoland California’s inaugural pre-enactment.

Go to the blog for more pictures and details.

EDIT:  Just found some video coverage of this with great close-ups of the intricate details:

I love miniature things.  Playing with Legos completely f’n rocks.  I really can’t think of a better way to celebrate + commemorate this historic event.

“Wow.  Obama is totally tapping that Democratic ass!”

Darcy responding to the news that Bill Richardson is going to get nominated for the Secretary of Commerce position.

(In addition to other great recent nominations. This is good news.  We are pleased with this news!)

January 19th-23rd is shaping up to be the hottest week of winter, because the three things I am most looking forward to, are happening within two days:

1.  Bush leaves office.

2.  Obama takes office.

3.  LOST Season Five Premiere on January 21st!

Huzzah Huzzah Huzzah!

You all already knew about the first two, so here is the dish on that last one:

… Lost‘s regular time slot will be Wednesdays at 9 pm, though the new cycle will kick off with a three-hour event — a clip show followed by the first two episodes.

-TV Guide

Can’t wait.